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Archive for the ‘Tips & Tales’ Category

July 3rd, 2008

Hang Boots to Save Space and Prevent Muddy Messes

Living on a farm, one of my every-single-day gripes is the mountain of boots that pile outside the front door on my sun porch.  That porch used to be a nice place to sit and watch traffic go by or even just a nice warm welcome to anyone who came to my door.
Since the […]

By Gayla McCord -- 0 comments

July 1st, 2008

Don’t Lose Another Late Night Bright Idea

Are you like me waking up at 3:00 am with this wonderful idea, and hoping that you will remember it in the morning?
Well there is a great little solution that you can place on your nightstand, it is a note pad that has a small light attached that can be turned on when needed. This […]

By Gayla McCord -- 3 comments

July 1st, 2008

Simple Solution for That Cluster in Your Belts and Scarf Drawer

Are you tired of looking in draws, and closets for just the belt that you need for the day?
Here is a simple solution to the problem. Simply attach a row of cup hangers to the bottom of a wooden hanger. Another easy solution is to slip shower curtain hangers over your closet rod this will […]

By Gayla McCord -- 1 comment

July 1st, 2008

Indoor paint jobs don’t smell so bad anymore

Some paint stores are now offering paint additives like “PaintPouri” which adds fragrance to the paint. 
I’ve had two indoor painting projects that I’ve had to complete and have tried two different fragrances.  Now some say the strength of the smell is a bit overpowering, but I don’t notice it so much. 
After the […]

By Gayla McCord -- 0 comments

June 26th, 2008

Removing Stubborn Oyster Shells

I know everyone is not like me and cringes at the thought of shellfish - so for those of you who actually do like to eat things that swim - this tip from my mom might interest you.
Oysters shells can be removed by simply using a beer-can opener. The darker side of the oyster is […]

By Gayla McCord -- 1 comment

June 26th, 2008

Helpful Tip For Sewing Stubborn Grass Seeds

If you have trouble getting grass to grow on steep slopes try covering the seeds with cheesecloth.  Use wooden pegs to hold the cheesecloth in place after you have sown your grass seed.
Cheesecloth is so porous that the grass will grow through it. Do not be in a hurry to remove the cloth it can […]

By Gayla McCord -- 1 comment

October 15th, 2006

Junk Mail Fix

Sometimes there’s an article in a magazine that just makes signing up for a year SO worth it.
In my most recent Woman’s Day - I read an article about fixing all that junk mail we all get and in my excitement, I just had to share it here:
Did you know the average person spends EIGHT […]

By Gayla McCord -- 1 comment

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